Many parents notice their child is often distracted, struggles to finish tasks or might seem to have endless energy, and they wonder, “Is this just a phase or something I should pay attention to?” These behaviours might indicate ADHD. What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and it is more common than parents […]
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When it comes to protecting families online, the UK’s New Rules Crack Down on Illegal Content is championing a safer internet for all. On March 17, 2025, the illegal content safety duties under the UK Online Safety Act (OSA) were fully implemented. These duties require online platforms and search services to assess and manage risks
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Marcus Fakana, an 18-year-old British teen from Tottenham, London, finds himself at the center of a legal and diplomatic storm after being jailed in Dubai, over a holiday romance with a 17-year-old girl. This case of teens abroad has sparked outrage and raised questions about the responsibilities of foreign governments to protect their citizens abroad.
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Empowering Teens: The APA’s Guide to Healthy Video Viewing In a world dominated by digital screens, video consumption plays a significant role in shaping adolescent lives. With teens spending substantial time consuming online videos, parents, educators, and policymakers have grown increasingly concerned about this impact on well-being. The American Psychological Association (APA) has released its
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With the new Crackdown on Intimate Image Abuse, a step in Strengthening Online Safety Laws, we will discuss what every parent needs to know. According to the UK Government, intimate image abuse—where explicit content is shared without consent—has now been classified as a “priority offence” under the Online Safety Act. This new law was just
As Rishi Sunak considers a Social Media Ban for teens, under 16, we would like to highlight what Parents Need to Know about this development. Reports suggest that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering banning social media for users under the age of 16 to protect teens from online harm. The move comes on the
Could your child’s Social Media behaviour affect their future in any way? Most people use social media to connect with others and to share how they feel on a daily basis. Especially for young adults and teenagers; they share almost all feelings online. However, it is important that as we raise digital citizens; we are
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The fight against youth online gaming addiction might just be gaining momentum on a global level. The recent action taken by the Chinese Government to impose stricter regulations on online gaming for minors could potentially mark the beginning of a global trend in addressing addiction to online gaming. This move reflects growing concerns among governments
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As a parent of teenagers, you have most likely wondered if Instagram or other social media platforms could be bad for your teenager’s mental health. But without any real data or research, and with all the varying information about the real effect on children and teens; most parents are left trying to figure out how
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According to experts, the pandemic affected teenagers’ development in various ways. In fact, some psychologists suggest that parents can help improve their teen’s mental health by adjusting their age by 2 years. This means that a 13-year-old today might be more developmentally aligned with an 11-year-old pre-pandemic. While the pandemic and the state of the
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